Ann Arbor, MI30+ days ago
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. • Observation and monitoring of patients • Obtaining vital signs, temperature, height, length, weight, oxygen saturation, and pain scores • Reporting abnormal values to RN • Utilizing palpation, auscultation, and Doppler to determine heart rate and blood pressure • Observing and reporting the overt physical condition of assigned patients • Measuring and recording intake and output, including from drains • Functions as a sitter • Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures • Assists and supports patient before and during procedures • Assists in specimen collection • Responds to monitor alarms • Reapplies pulse ox probe • Performs point of care blood glucose testing, maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies • Collects specimens, including urine, stool, sputum, and swabs • Initiates, maintains, and records 24-hour urine collection • Transports blood and laboratory specimens. • Measures and obtains TED hose, applies Sequential Compression Devices • Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology • Responds to call lights and alarms, answers unit telephone, and relays messages prn • Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis • Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers • Provides skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication, i.e., cortisones, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions • Initiates emergency care utilizing the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) • Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment, and medical records • Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit, routine • Assists with application and maintains restraints • Documents care provided.